5.5.1 - Time Complexity Overview
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What is Kruskal's Algorithm used for?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to connect all nodes in a graph.
Why do we sort edges in Kruskal's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Consider the cost of connections.
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What is the primary purpose of Kruskal's Algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to do to connect all points with the least cost.
True or False: Cycle detection is optional in Kruskal's Algorithm.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if cycles occur.
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Implement Kruskal's algorithm on a graph with 5 vertices (1 to 5) and the following edges and weights: (1,2,1), (1,3,3), (2,3,2), (2,4,4), (3,5,6). What is the minimum spanning tree?
💡 Hint: Follow the steps of edge selection carefully.
Analyze the impact of using an efficient union-find structure versus a basic merging approach in terms of Kruskal’s algorithm performance on a densely connected graph.
💡 Hint: Consider how often you need to check for cycles.
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